Podcasts about Tony Hancock

Friday night means it's time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Insurance Policy. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, joined by Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques for another slice of that unmistakable BBC radio magic. It's exactly the sort of programme Friday nights were made for — something familiar, funny and wonderfully uncomplicated while you make a late cuppa, pour a drink or simply switch off from the week. So get comfortable and join me for a little old-fashioned radio company before the weekend properly begins. Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show — classic radio and late-night company every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Discover more from Brett Orchard and the wider DaysLikeThis.Life world at dayslikethis.life. #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #OldTimeRadio #ClassicBritishComedy #BrettOrchard

Friday night means it's time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Male Suffragettes. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, joined by Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques for another slice of that unmistakable BBC radio magic. It's exactly the sort of programme Friday nights were made for — something familiar, funny and wonderfully uncomplicated while you make a late cuppa, pour a drink or simply switch off from the week. So get comfortable and join me for a little old-fashioned radio company before the weekend properly begins. Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show — classic radio and late-night company every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Discover more from Brett Orchard and the wider DaysLikeThis.Life world at dayslikethis.life. #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #OldTimeRadio #ClassicBritishComedy #BrettOrchard

Friday night means it's time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Scandal Magazine. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, joined by Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques for another slice of that unmistakable BBC radio magic. It's exactly the sort of programme Friday nights were made for — something familiar, funny and wonderfully uncomplicated while you make a late cuppa, pour a drink or simply switch off from the week. So get comfortable and join me for a little old-fashioned radio company before the weekend properly begins. Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show — classic radio and late-night company every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Discover more from Brett Orchard and the wider DaysLikeThis.Life world at dayslikethis.life. #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #OldTimeRadio #ClassicBritishComedy #BrettOrchard

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Marriage Bureau . Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: Agricultural 'Ancock. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Wild Man of the Woods. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Old School Reunion. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: Almost A Gentleman. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The 13th of the Series. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Diary. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Espresso Bar. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Stolen Petrol. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep. Subscribe for classic British comedy, old time radio, vintage mysteries and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening

Tonight on Brett's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: Cyrano de Hancock If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight's episode fits that beautifully. So whether you're having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: Hancock's Half Hour: Cyrano de Hancock Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.

Tonight on Brett's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: Anna and the King of Siam If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight's episode fits that beautifully. So whether you're having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: Hancock's Half Hour: Anna and the King of Siam Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.

Tonight on Brett's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: MichaelAngelo 'Ancock If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight's episode fits that beautifully. So whether you're having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: Hancock's Half Hour — MichaelAngelo 'Ancock Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.

Tonight on Brett's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The New Secretary If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight's episode fits that beautifully. So whether you're having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: Hancock's Half Hour — The New Secretary Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.

Tonight on Brett's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock's Half Hour: The Income Tax Demand. If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight's episode fits that beautifully. So whether you're having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: Hancock's Half Hour — The Income Tax Demand Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.

John Freeman is a comics writer and editor, and the founder of the award-winning comics news and features site, downthetubes.net, which he established in 1998. He's worked professionally in the British comics publishing industry for over 30 years, describing himself as a "freelance comics operative", working as an editor, Creative Consultant, and as a comics writer and events promoter.  Initially working at Marvel UK, joining the company in 1987, his editor credits include down the years include titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, (enjoying three tours of duty on the title, including as editor of the now sadly no more Star Trek Explorer); and comics such as Havoc, Overkill, Death's Head II, Warheads, Simpsons Comics UK and STRIP - The Adventure Comics Magazine. He also edited several digital and audio comics for ROK Comics, including Team M.O.B.I.L.E. and The Beatles Story. More recently, he edited the Lost Fleet mini-series and two Doctor Who mini-series for Titan Comics, which received critical acclaim. He is currently working on several projects for B7 Comics, the comics imprint of B7 Media, including writing Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies, a four-issue sci-fi thriller featuring art by Neil Edwards (Fantastic Four, Rogue Trooper), and a creator-owned SF adventure with Brazilian creators Wam Nick. He also edited Hancock: The Lad Himself, a graphic novel about comedian Tony Hancock, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page. For fun, he's working on "Doctor Who - Terror of the Deep", a 90-episode not-for-profit newspaper strip with artist Danny Cushion, Paul Cooke, and Bill Storie, available to read online. He is also currently the Press Officer for the annual Lakes International Comic Art Festival. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

This Saturday Matinee is brimming with classic British comedy and golden age orchestral charm. We begin with "The Goon Show" in "Emperor of the Universe", as Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe take us on a delightfully absurd hunt for 25 million missing Englishmen. Then it's time for our first musical interlude, with Jack Hilton and his Orchestra playing the Cole Porter gem "You're the Top". Next, enjoy "Hancock's Half Hour" in "Hancock's Car", where Tony Hancock, Sid James, and Bill Kerr deliver a hilarious tale of motoring misadventures. The laughs keep rolling with "Beyond Our Ken" in "This Happy Breed", starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, and Bill Pertwee. We round off the afternoon with the romantic "Lovelight in the Starlight" from the Emery Deutsch Orchestra. Sit back and enjoy a perfect mix of laughter, music, and nostalgia from radio's golden years here on Vintage Classic Radio.

In this episode of General Witchfinders, we revisit one of the most unsettling and prophetic dramas ever broadcast by the BBC – Survivors (1975), created by Terry Nation, the man behind the Daleks and Blake's 7. Specifically, we're talking about The Fourth Horseman, the chilling first episode of this 1970s British post-apocalyptic classic.